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inhaler

medical device
Also known as: metered-dose aerosol
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  • Cryopreservation
    pharmaceutical industry
    / Specialized dosage forms

    Usually, the metered-dose aerosol or inhaler is placed in the mouth for use. When the release valve is activated, a predetermined dose of drug is expelled. The patient inhales the expelled drug, delivering it to the bronchial airways. Patches are dosage forms intended to deliver drug across the skin and…

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    Usually, the metered-dose aerosol or inhaler is placed in the mouth for use. When the release valve is activated, a predetermined dose of drug is expelled. The patient inhales the expelled drug, delivering it to the bronchial airways. Patches are dosage forms intended to deliver drug across the skin and…

    Read More